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Hands up if you’re excited about the Great American Solar Eclipse – set to hit us August 2017??? I can’t wait! I realized that the eclipse would take place during the school day so after some good advice from a friend, I started working on a new TPT resource. It is JAM-PACKED with fun things including activities for your kids,… Read More
So… we’ve been busy this summer sorting out Aniston’s eye issues. My mom asked me one day if I had noticed one of Aniston’s eyes turning in and that she often stood very close to the tv. Major mom guilt moment: I had NOT noticed that! I will say that we hardly ever turn on the tv while the kids… Read More
Aniston turned 3 in March and I’ve been meaning to share her birthday details with you. I LOVE planning parties for my two girls. I had so much fun with her “Some Bunny is One” party which you can find by clicking here: Some Bunny is One – Aniston’s First Birthday Party Decor and Easter Craft Ideas Her 2nd… Read More
So… years ago I had (okay I STILL have) dreams of being a children’s author. I attended several conferences & workshops and wrote at least 10 manuscripts. At one of the conferences I went to, there was an editor looking for leveled readers. I wrote several and now, many years later, I’m dusting them off and finally seeing them in print… Read More
I LOVE THE GRUFFALO! Seriously, I really love The Gruffalo story by Julia Donaldson. She is such an amazing author and has my kids totally mesmerized with her stories. I am so proud of this resource I made to go along with a unit study about this fantastic book. I spent so long making sure I included every fun and… Read More
I am thrilled to share my latest resource on TPT with you! I worked on this product for a long time to make sure it contained every activity I could think of for a really fun unit about one of my very favorite books: The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. You can click on the product cover below to go to… Read More
I soaked up as much as I could at #tptnashville18! It was so special to make some new #teacherpayteachers friends & I left full of inspiration from Team TPT, the speakers, & other attendees willing to share their experience. I’ve been so busy late at night and EARLY in the morning finishing up some resources and can’t wait to share them with you!
I haven’t had a chance to share that I will be presenting a “Gameschooling Guru” session in Florida & California in a few months. I’ll be sharing more about gameschooling with you soon. Here’s a tip: At the beginning of the year, you have to establish gaming etiquette. I LOVE Critter Closet from #educationalinsights for just this purpose. There are several differentiated ways to play this game which makes it perfect for small groups & preschool through kindergarten students. I ❤️ how their games are always full of high quality, sturdy pieces that will last years & years in the classroom!
Before bed each night I like to set something out that will grab my daughters interest when they wake up - kind of like a trap😉. It gives me a few minutes to have a cup of tea. I’m often recycling something they haven’t played with recently but also like to throw in some little surprises from the #targetdollarspot. These wooden balancing games for $3 are so much fun, the perfect challenge for my 2 year old, & will be a nice fine motor activity for my kindergarteners who need it in August. My girls💜 to test things out before they end up in my classroom!
The Target BTS dollar spot is one of our favorite shopping stops. Here is one of our best #targetfinds this year. 12 sturdy preprinted cards, 3 ink pads, 6 stamps, & 4 markers all for $3 in the #targetdollarspot!
We made this for Dustin years ago. This book makes the perfect Father’s Day, Christmas, or birthday gift for any dad. I used scrapbook paper to cover the illustrations & then a picture to go along with the bold words on the bottom of each page. I ordered mine from Amazon but the book has also been sent out from #imaginationlibrary so you may have one laying around or even a Spanish version. There is one for moms too. Such a simple & sweet gift. I added Aniston’s name on the spine. It is something Dustin will always cherish!